Miriam Ast (vocal); James Copus (trumpet); Will Barry
(piano); Will Harris (bass); Will Edwards (drums).
Danny Boy, although a longtime fixture in the Great Irish Song Book, is
rarely a part of the jazz repertoire and, although I do recall a Ben Webster
recording from some years back, it came as somewhat of a surprize to hear it
sung in a jazz setting.
London based German vocalist Ast however, after a fairly
straight interpretation, takes it on a rollicking ride ‘cross the Mountains of
Mourne scatting and improvising like a horn player. Talking of horn players
there's some nice trumpet from James Copus.
The other two tracks Miriam sent me are both originals of
hers and showcase, not only her compositional capability but also the extent of
her vocal range.
There is, I think, a suggestion of contemporary folk in there too.
Apart from Copus’ sympathetic trumpet accompaniment and
short solos, Barry provides sound piano backing along with Harris and Edwards.
There is an album in the offing…
Watch this space.
Lance.
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Pianist Will Barry was on Matt Roberts' storming gig at the Darlingto Jazz Festival - a top player!
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